Mr. John Staub, 80, of 42452 State Hwy 27 Titusville died at 11:35 AM on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Golden LivingCenter in Titusville.

Mr. Staub was born on March 3, 1933, in Titusville to the late Ernest and Cora Wheeling Staub. He married Joan McGarvie Proper on September 14, 1985, in Rouseville.

He was a graduate of Oil City High School, class of 1951.

John was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean Conflict.

He was formerly employed by Cytemp Specialty Steel Corp as a press smith for 40 years.

John was a member of the Titusville Free Methodist Church and the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW. He formerly belonged to the Oil City Eagles Club

Mr. Staub enjoyed hunting and golfing. He golfed in the River Ridge Golf League.

John is survived by his wife, Joan Staub of Titusville; 4 children, Lisa Lynch and husband Marty of Titusville, John Staub of Oil City, Crystal Allen of Oil City, Timothy Staub and wife Dorothy of Oil City; 2 step-daughters, Connie Whitman and husband Jerry, Kim Bliznesky and husband Lodge both of Titusville; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandsons; a niece, Shelly; and a special cousin, Janet Lolly of Rouseville.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jamie Whitman; a brother, Ernest Staub; and his close golfing buddy, Bob Sabousky.

Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:00 AM with Rev. Mark Rusnak, Chaplain for Asera Care Hospice, officiating.

Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Asera Care Hospice 1600 Peninsula Dr., Erie, PA 16505.

Helen G. Stahlman, 94, of Clarion, died peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2013, at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover, PA, surrounded by family.

Born on October 9, 1919 in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of Michael and Susan Paulisin Gresko. She graduated from Warren Harding High School and Bridgeport Beauty Cosmetology School, in Bridgeport, CT.

Helen was married on June 15, 1943 to John J. Stahlman, who preceded her in death on November 2, 1993.

She was an active community member and parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion, where she participated in the Ladies Guild, Funeral Committee, and served as a Eucharistic Minister.

Surviving are two sons, Jack Stahlman of Asheville, NC, and Joe Stahlman of Clarion; two daughters, Jill Shirey (husband, Michael) of Hanover, PA, and Jody Smith (husband, Karl) of Richmond, VA; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Frank, Joseph, and John Gresko, husband, a daughter, Joyce Caruso, and a grandson, Christopher Stahlman.

Family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion.

Christian wake service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2013.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013, in the Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion, with Rev. Monty Sayers, Pastor, presiding.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church or the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Association.

Interment will be held in the Immaculate Conception Mausoleum.

Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Robert Burns Funeral Home

Asher James Burk, premature infant son of Clifford and Jessica Ford Burk, returned to heaven with God shortly after birth on Saturday, November 30, 2013, at Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Baby Asher is survived by his parents of Cooperstown; three brothers at home, Noah, Luke and Benjamin Burk; maternal grandmother Gail Ford of Cooperstown; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents John (Jack) and Janet Burk and maternal grandfather Schuyler Ford.

A private graveside service for the family will be conducted in Chapmanville Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial contributions can be made Bradleytown United Methodist Church, c/o Mary Williams, 223 Williams Rd., Cooperstown, PA 16317.

Arrangements are under the direction of Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, Inc., Titusville.

Condolences for the family can be sent to hennesfuneralhome.com.

Charles M. Harkless, 68, of Oil City, died at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1964 – 1968, during the Vietnam War, and achieved the rank of Corporal.

He is survived by his wife, Alice C. (Burgoyne) Harkless of Oil City.

There will be no visitation or services held.

Funeral arrangements are being completed by Hile-Best Funeral Home in Seneca.

Condolences to the family may be submitted online by visiting www.hilebest.com.

Ronald E. Hanold, 85, of Emlenton, formerly of Clarion, died Monday, December 2, 2013, at the Clarion Hospital.

Born January 20, 1928 in Franklin; he was the son of Arthur and Myrna Foy Hanold.

Ronald was a graduate of Farmington High School in Tylersburg.

A veteran, he served in the Navy from 1945 to 1949.

Ronald was first married on May 20, 1950 to the former Anna Rose Drayer, who preceded him in death on August 9, 1969. He was then married on June 15, 1972 to the former Elsie Luella Carrier Miller, who also preceded him in death on April 7, 2008.

He retired at the Owens Illinois Glass Plant after 34 years of service, where he worked as a machine repair supervisor.

Ronald was a member of the American Legion Post 66, VFW Post 2145, and Moose Lodge 101, all of Clarion.

Surviving are four children, Jean Louise Lobaugh and her husband, Michael, of Mayville, NY, Robert A. Hanold and his companion, Veronica Morrow, of Emlenton, Sandra K. Hanold of Pittsburgh, and Gary E. Hanold and his wife, Trisha, of Hayesville, NC; a stepson, Edward Miller and his wife, Rose, of Bergenfield, NJ; and five grandchildren, Jessica L. Pavlinko of Portland, OR, John Pavlinko of San Francisco, CA, Jonathan Lobaugh and his wife, Hallie, of Seattle, WA, and Kristen and Izabella Hanold of Hayesville, NC.

Also surviving is a brother, Audley W. Hanold and his wife, Peg, of Erie, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, and a daughter, Joyce Elaine Hanold.

Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion.

Military honors will be accorded at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2013, by American Legion Post 66 of Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2013, in the funeral home with Pastor Randy Evans, Clarion Forest VNA Hospice Chaplain, officiating.

Interment will be held in the Clarion Cemetery.

Glenn W. Rhines, 66, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday November 23rd, 2013 in Kissimmee, FL.

Glenn was born August 13, 1947 in Oil City, PA, son of Ray and Ruth Rhines. He was raised in Franklin, PA which Glenn always considered his home, and where he met his wife, Darla (Jeanne) of 48 years. They later moved to Cranberry Twp and Sewickley, PA where he had a long and successful career at Pitt-Des Moines Steel Co. traveling throughout the U.S. He was grateful for the many long and close friendships he developed while at PDM.

Glenn was a former active member in the Franklin Jaycees (served as a past President) and the Franklin Elks. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman and was a long time member of the Izaac Walton Club. Glenn also enjoyed golfing, collecting wine and sports memorabilia, especially for the Steelers and Penguins. He was a history buff and enjoyed following politics closely. After retirement Glenn and Jeanne enjoyed spending summers at their cottage on the Allegany River near Tionesta, PA and winters at their home in Kissimmee, FL. Glenn’s biggest enjoyment later in life was spending time with his six grandchildren.

Proceeding in death are his father Ray E. Rhines; mother Ruth N. Rhines; brother Gene E. Rhines, sister Mary I. Rhines Rarer and brother-in-law Robert Banister.

Glenn is survived by his wife Darla (Jeanne) of Kissimmee, FL; daughter Jessica and her husband Tom Sardinia and their two children Nicholas, 10 and Callista, 7 of Orlando, FL; son Glenn Jr, and his wife Nancy and their two children Eric, 12 and Nina, 11 of New Providence, NJ; son Brian and his wife Jane and their two children Emma, 10 and Raymond, 8. He is also survived by his sister Lyril J. Banister of Cumming, GA and his brother Neil R. Rhines and wife Twila of Franklin, PA, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 7 at 11:30 am at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1145 Buffalo St, Franklin, PA.

A reception will follow in the church hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation at 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778; online at CS Hospice (click on ‘giving’) or by calling 352-742-6819.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Grissom Funeral Home & Crematory Grissom Funeral Home

Mary Jo Altenburg, age 59, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at UPMC-Pittsburgh.

She was born August 22, 1954 in Meadville, a daughter of the late Stephen E. Martin and Vyola G. (Sipps) Martin.

Mary Jo attended St. Agatha’s and Meadville public schools, and worked at the Meadville Medical Center for 13 years.

She is survived by her long time companion Edward Hoffarth of Oil City, two children: Cara Davis Hall and her husband Bill of Conneautville, PA; a son Casey Altenburg of Erie, PA and six grandchildren; Tyler Hall, Kaylee Hall, Cody Hall ;and Brendon, Marissia, and Blaize, two sisters; Nancy Addison, and her husband Daniel of Ravenna, Ohio, and Theresa (Terry) Baker, and her husband Thomas, of Meadville, PA, and by her companion’s mother, Edith Hoffarth of Oil City, PA.

In addition to her parents, Mary Jo was preceded in death by an infant brother Stephen, and three adult brothers Tom Martin, Frank E. Martin, and Jack Martin.

Calling hours will be Wednesday from noon until 2 PM at the Dickson Funeral Home and Crematory, Rocco R. Tedesco III, Supervisor, 130 N. Second Street, Conneaut Lake.

A blessing will be held at 2:00 PM by the Rev. Father Jeffrey Lucas, Pastor of Our Lady Queen of the Americas, Roman Catholic Church, Conneaut Lake.

Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Conneaut Lake.

Memorials may be made to The National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016, The Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231 or to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22311

Please sign the guest book at: Hatheway-Tedesco

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Dickson Funeral Home & Crematory, Rocco R. Tedesco III, Supervisor, 130 N Second Street, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316

James A. “Hunky” Mohnkern, Jr., 67, of 134 Plum St, Oil City, died at 2:20 am, Tuesday, December 03, 2013, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Born May 29, 1946 in Oil City, he was a son of the late James A. Mohnkern, Sr. and Winifred M. Smith Mohnkern.

Jim was a graduate of Oil City High School. He served in the National Guards. Jim retired in December 2010 from 1st Energy (Penelec) as a Hydro Operator. He had worked for various contractors in the area. Jim was a member of the Oil City Eagles and the PNA. He played senior softball and in high school played football and ran track. Jim enjoyed NASCAR, motorcycles cooking for family and friends and sharing recipes.

On September 4, 1964 he married the former Nancy Hockman, who survives.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, James A. Mohnkern III and companion Judy Combs, Danny A. Mohnkern and companion Bridget Ochs, and Brett A. Mohnkern, all of Oil City; a daughter, Toni Reisinger and husband Jim of Oil City; seven grandchildren, Jordan Drake and husband Larry, Gary T. Glass, Jr. and companion Kayla Wagner, Breanne Glass and companion Gordon Black, Megan Mohnkern, Mikey Mohnkern, Maggie Mohnkern and Logan Mohnkern; and two great granddaughters, Lily and Bella. Also surviving is a sister, Jean Grawbadger and husband Jerry of Florida.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret “Peggy” McCracken.

Friends will be received at the Morrison Funeral Home from 5 to 8 pm Thursday.

Service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Please visit the Tribute Wall atMorrison Funeral Home to share a memory or leave a condolence.

Boneta B. Gates, age 78 of Tin Town Rd, Sligo died December 3,  2013, at the Clarview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Limestone, Pa on May 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. Henry and Thelma M. Miller Henry.

She was married to Richard Gates who survives.

Boneta was a homemaker and worked as a cashier and hostess at the Clarion Clipper.

She was a member of the Grace Community Church in Curllsville and was active in the church choir.

She was a member of the Fiddle Arounds Square Dance Club.

Surviving in addition to her husband Richard of Sligo is two sons, Douglas R. Gates of Curllsville, Rob P. Gates and his wife Kim of Sligo, three daughters, Leslie A. Johnson and her husband Carl of Sligo, Lisha A. Knapp of Leeper and Lori Silk of Brookville.

She is also survived by a brother Carter Henry of Strattanville along with six grandchildren, Tina and Matthew Johnson, Nikki and Ashley Knapp, Larry Rupp and Tyler Gates and five great grandchildren, Zachary and Gabriel Johnson, Haley Merryman, Allie Kunselman and Connor Rupp.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Kirby Henry and Wendel D. Henry and two sisters, Roberta Leadbetter and Evelyn Dinger and a son-in-law, Jim Silk.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 2-4, 7-9 at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St and on Friday from 10:00 AM till time of services at 11:00 AM at the Grace Community Church in Curllsville.

Services will be at 11:00 AM at the church with Pastor Dan George officiating.

Interment will take place in the Churchville Cemetery.

Memorials maybe made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice.

To express online condolences to the Gates family, people can visit the funeral home’s web site at www.goblefh.net.

Michael J. Kossman, 53, of Clarion, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born January 6, 1960 in Brookville; he was the son of George F. and Illean Lehman Kossman of Clarion.

Mike was an equipment operator where he worked with the family business, George F. Kossman Excavating.

He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. Mike enjoyed gardening and computers. He loved his dog, Brandi.

Surviving are his parents and a sister, Vicki Loll of Corsica.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Helen Kossman, maternal grandparents, Cleave and Erma Walters, and a brother-in-law, Timothy Loll.

Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2013, in the funeral home with Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, officiating.

Interment will be held in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Robert Burns Funeral Home

Salvadore F. “Butch” Spatilson, age 86, of RD Tidioute, PA, formerly of Greenville, PA, died on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the Titusville Area Hospital, Titusville, PA.

He was born October 11, 1927 in Greenville, son of the late Fernando “Fred” and Rose (Catalano) Spatilson.

Being raised Catholic, Butch attended St. Michaels High School in Greenville. After graduation, he served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Marine Corps. He was wounded in combat during a fierce battle where he and only one other comrade survived. He was a Purple Heart recipient. He retired from the Greenville Steele Car Company where he worked as a Labor Supervisor. He was a life member of the VFW Post #3374 of Greenville, and previously a member of the Greenville Elks and the Greenville Moose.

Surviving are his wife, Betty (McWilliams) White Spatilson of RD Tidioute. A daughter, Cynthia Amoroso of West Chester, PA. A sister, Sophie Arnold and her husband James of Greenville. Several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta on Friday from 6-8pm. A blessing service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 11am at the funeral home with Father Joseph Kalinowski of St. Anthony’s RC Church, officiating. Burial at Wolf’s Coroners Cemetery, Tionesta, PA.

Jason “Hillbilly” Lee Uhl 39, passed away November 16, 2013. A life taken much too soon from us. He had such a big giving heart, Always wanting to help and thinking of other people first. He was loved by many and will always be remembered and very much missed.

Jason was born to Teresa Wagner and Oriville Uhl in St Augustine Florida on January 31, 1974. He has resided in Clintonville PA the last 15 plus years. He was a fun , loving guy always tried to look at positive things in life. Jason was an independent flat bed truck driver worked along with J&M leasing. And was so excited when he purchased his truck. Jason was a avid angler whether fishing Lake Erie with his good friend Atlee or catching snook in Florida, He loved to be on the water. A few of Jason’s favorite things and memories were Sheppard’s Pie, oyster rockefella, His bike week/Harley shirts and straw hat.

Jason is survived by his mother Teresa of Parkerburg WV, 4 sisters Angela of Venice FL, Katie of Port Charlotte FL, Kyrbie of Belpre OH, and Marcie of Parkerburg WV. Aunt’s Jane of Sanford FL, Laura of Edgewater FL, Lisa of Orlando FL along with cousins, nieces, and nephews. His trucking buddies , good friends , and The Yoder family.

Jason’s family will receive friends at Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home , 109 Emlenton Street, Clintonville PA on Saturday December 7, 2013 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

A Memorial / Celebration of Life will be held an hour after in the Social Hall at the Union Presbyterian Church in, 409 Emlenton Street, Clintonville,. Pa. from 2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

Anna L. McNamara, 73, of Hovey Twp., Parker, Pa. passed to eternal rest Tuesday evening (12-03-13) at Parker Personal Care Center following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Fairview Twp., Butler Co. on November 18, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Nelson B. (Sr.) and Sophia Rottman Barger.

Anna graduated from Fairview Township-Karns City High School in 1958. She was employed over thirty six years with Indespec at Petrolia, retiring in 2000 as a lab technician. Anna was a longtime, devoted member of First Presbyterian Church of Parker, where over the many years of membership she had served as a Sunday School teacher, church treasurer, and member of the session. She loved caring for her family, her home, and tending to her many flower gardens at her residence.

She is survived by two sons: Bradley and wife Marci Wagner of Emlenton and Joel Wagner of Syracuse, NY; two grandsons: Alec and Evan Wagner; one sister: Karen Barger Ferkich of Glendale, CA.; one brother and wife: Nelson (Jr.) and Edna Barger of Seybertown (East Brady); niece Richael Philip) Anderson and children, Luke and Levi Anderson; nephew Rich (Heather) Barger and children Drew and Taylor Barger.

In addition to her parents,she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Sandy Wagner in Nov. 2013 and a special brother-in-law Eugene Ferkich in 2010.

Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 PM Saturday at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Inc., 201 So. Wayne Ave., Parker.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 PM in the funeral home. Private interment will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia.

To view/send condolences, sympathy cards, flowers visit Buzard Funeral Home

Kevin A. (Buddy) McClaine, 54, of Knox, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.

The son of William J. and Thelma J. (Campbell) McClaine, he was born April 11, 1959 in Clarion. For the past 12 years, Kevin’s home has been with his compassionate and loving caregivers sister and brother-in-law, Donna and John Finefrock of Knox.

Kevin was previously employed by Goodwill Industries and Ship-n-Bill. He enjoyed participating in Special Olympics, particularly bowling, loved music, Sunday morning coffee with his brothers, scratch-off lottery tickets, vacations and playing board games with his family, bringing laughter and joy to all who knew him.

Buddy is the heart and soul of the McClaine family and his memory will be forever cherished by his twin Kim (Ron) Hartle and brothers and sisters:Carol (Robert) Couch, Butch (Marty) McClaine, Steve (Jan) McClaine, Dan (Barb) McClaine, Cut (Lisa) McClaine, Donna (John) Finefrock, Barb Rex (Steve Bair), Sis McClaine (Connie Brock), Bird (Lana) McClaine and Brooks McClaine.

Near and dear to Uncle Bud, the following nieces and nephews survive: Heidi, Chris, Todd Janet), Kelly (Joe), Scott (Justine), BJ (Jamie), Becca (James), Deb (Andy), Jen (Tony), Jamie, Jodie, Kristen (Anthony), Ashley (David), Joe (Rikki), Dustin (Dana), Erin (Dustin), Kelly (Derek), Lawton (Kodi), Ashley (Jon) and Andrew (Erin); great-nieces and nephews Jessica, Courtney, Justine, Gracie, Katie, Dougie, Madyn, Ryan, Dylan, Rylee, Gavin, Laney, Hunter, Brock and Rebekah. Kevin will be greatly missed by aunts and uncles, numerous cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, numerous aunts and uncles, and a much-loved nephew, Jake McClaine.

Visitation will be from 2-8 PM Friday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St Clarion, PA.

Funeral services will be on Saturday at 11:00 AM from the Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Hannold officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville.

Memorials may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to the funeral home web site at Goble Funeral Home

Rachel M. Motter, 86, of Venus passed away December 4, 2013 surrounded by her family at the home of her granddaughter, Heather Comstock, after lengthy illness.

Born August 17, 1927 she was the daughter of James F. and Hattie A. Lewis Hogg.

Mrs. Motter graduated for Worthington High School in 1945 and she graduated from Fellers Beauty School in Oil City in 1946. She also received her cosmetology teachers certificate in 1969.

Mrs. Motter was married to Donald W. Motter, the love of her life, in 1946 who preceded her in death on January 9, 2003.

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Venus.

Mrs. Motter operated a Beauty shop at her home in Hampton Station from 1956 to 1969. she then went to work for General Telephone for 3 years. Mrs. Motter also worked for 10 years for National Fuel until her retirement.

Prior to their retirement she and her husband had a home built on Pine Island in Florida and had many friends there. After her retirement Rachel and her husband enjoyed spending their winters in Hawaii with their daughter Teresa and also with their son Tom in North Carolina. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed traveling with her husband. She and her husband also enjoyed square dancing and were members of the Lucky Twirlers. Rachel also enjoyed hunting. In her later years Rachel enjoyed riding with her son-in-law on his Harley-Davidson.

Rachel was a member of the Ruth Circle at Faith Lutheran Church and also was a quilter at the church. She was a honorary member of the 159th Combat Engineers of the US Army.

Rachel is survived by a son Thomas L Motter and his wife Mary Ellen of Lexington NC, a daughter Cynthia M Coogan and her husband James of Madisonville TN and their summer home in Ahrensville, a daughter Teresa M Wrhen and her husband Alan of Deland, FL, and a daughter-in-law Judy Knight of Clayton NC. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Rachel was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, sisters: Emma Campbell and Nora Winifred Stroup and a foster son Timothy Knight. Rachel was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Friends will be received on Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 9am – 11am at Faller Funeral Home, Inc. in Fryburg.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 am on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Venus with Rev. John A. Wood pastor presiding. Burial will be in the Venus Cemetery following the service.

The family suggests that memorials be made to Faith Lutheran Church in Venus.

Charitable donations may be made in Rachel ‘s memory to the following organization:

Faith Lutheran Church
1759 County Line Rd., Venus, PA 16364
Tel: 814-354-2537

James F. “Dad” Birchard, 75, of Oil City, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Born June 10, 1938 in Oil City, he was a son of the late Nellie Birchard.

He attended Oil City Schools.

Mr. Birchard received a disability retirement from Joy Manufacturing in 1992 after 28 years of service. He previously worked for the parks department of the City of Oil City.

He enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and watching TV.

On January 2, 1960, he married the former Carol Botts, who survives.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Cynthia Reyes of Oil City, Barry Birchard and wife Pam of Killeen TX, James I. Birchard and wife Wendy of Oil City, and Lisa Hull and husband Richard of Oil City; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, two sisters, a brother, and his special pet, Gus.

Friends may call at the Morrison Funeral Home on Monday from 11 am to 1 pm.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1pm Monday with the Rev. Pete Knight, officiating.

Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery.

The family asks that flowers be omitted and memorial donations be made to the family.

Please visit the Tribute Wall at Morrison Funeral Home to share a memory or leave a condolence.

Robert E. Long Sr., 61, of Georgetown Road, Polk died at 4:40 a.m., Thursday, December 5, 2013 at UPMC Northwest.

A son of Ruth Louise Long he was born in Reno on March 22, 1952. He attended Rocky Grove High School.

Bob was employed as a manager at Baker Transportation.
He enjoyed hunting, golfing and following NASCAR and the Pittsburgh sports teams.

On November 24, 1999 he married the former Jody Davis, who survives along with his son Robert E. Long Jr. of Erie, his daughter Rebecca Shaderline and her husband Richard and three grandchildren, Jacob, Nathan and Katelyn all of Franklin. Also surviving are a brother Terry Long of Crawfordville, FL, an uncle, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, previous wife, Darlene Beer Long, and a son Todd.

Friends will be received in the Huff Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 312 W. Park St, Franklin. from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday when services will be held in the chapel at the funeral home.

Interment will be made in the Graham Cemetery.

Linda A. Daum, age 59, of Tionesta, PA, died on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Windsor House (Snyder Memorial) in Marienville, PA after a lengthy illness.

She was born November 15, 1954 in Greensburg, PA, daughter of Geneva (Kleckner) Peters, who survives in Pine Island, Florida, and the late Warren Peters.

On April 2, 1983 in Conneautville, PA she married Rodney G. Daum, who survives.

Linda was employed by the Forest Area School district as a Reading Specialist for 28 years. She was educated at Edinboro University where she earned her Bachelors and Master’s Degree in Reading Education.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tionesta and enjoyed any outdoor activity including fishing, camping, canoeing, she especially enjoyed flower gardening and loved cats and dogs.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by three sons, Garrett E. Daum of Canton, Ohio; Garrison E. Daum at home; and Garrick W. Daum of Canonsburg, PA. A brother, Frederick Peters and his wife Kelly of Middletown, PA. A sister, Susan Schwab and her husband Geoffrey of Conneautville, PA. Several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 9, 2013, 11am, at the funeral home with Clarion/Forest VNA Hospice Chaplain Rev. Randy L. Evans, officiating. Burial at Riverside Cemetery in Tionesta.

Condolences may be sent by email to condolences@wimerfuneralhome.com

Mabel Elizabeth Snyder Garland, 95, of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, December 4, 2013.

Beloved wife of the late Homer Carl Garland; loving mother of Gail and Patricia Garland; proud grandmother of Elizabeth (Bob Campbell) Pinkerton, Allison (Brian) Brockman, and April Diehl; also survived by her nieces and nephew, Betty Hale, Shirley Ziegler, and Richard McCleary.

Born in Knox, PA, Mabel Garland graduated from Robert Morris College of Accounting and was an accountant by profession.

Mabel lived her life with great integrity, generosity, caring, beauty, resilience, intelligence, and a witty sense of humor.

Friends received Saturday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the ORION C. PINKERTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1014 California Ave., Avalon, 412-766-5600. At St. Mark’s Church, 131 Monroe Church Rd., Knox, PA, visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., at which time the funeral service will begin. Family requests that everyone meets at the church.

Interment to follow in the Monroe Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association , 1100 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Shirley Lou Simons, 80, of Central Ave. Ext. Oil City, PA. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday Dec. 5, 2013, surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born March 27, 1933 in Oil City, a daughter of Raymond & Nellie Gifford Karns.

She graduated fro,m Oil City High School in 1952 and was married July 25, 1952, to Wade E. Simons, and he survives.

Shirley loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren, being a grandmother was one of her greatest joys in life. She was proud of them and always spoke of the great things they could do in their lives.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Vera Baron of Florida, a granddaughter Stacey S. Groves- Ludwick and a great- granddaughter, Laurann Lacey Simons Ripple.

She is survived by her husband Wade; her daughter, Marty Shaffer & her husband Stephen of Titusville; two granddaughters, Dana Ripple & her husband John of Rocky Grove and Kerri Sobina & her husband David of Oil City; and five great grandchildren Katherynn, Hayley, and Emily Ripple, and Grace and Gabriel Sobina; one sister, Sally Lundy of Florida; and a brother, Don Karns of Texas.

A celebration of Shirley’s Life will be held privately.

Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.

The Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and condolences to the family may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.